Content Designer Jobs

So, we heard you’re on this page because you want to work at Squanch Games, huh? GREAT TO HEAR. PROCEED. If you’re reading this, that means we have an open position on our team, and we want YOU to be the honorable chosen one to fill that thing up. At Squanch Games, we make dreams come true – the funkiest, bizarrest dreams from the gaping depths of our souls. Real complex stuff, but you probably know what we’re talking about because you’ve already played our games, right? RIGHT? (Hint: YES).

If you see molds and like breaking them, or boxes and enjoy stepping outside of them – ONWARD! There's a hungry application eagerly waiting for you to fill it out. Feed it your resumes and cover letters. Mmm.

As a Content Designer at Squanch Games, you are in charge of making the translation of design concepts into high-quality game execution. You love thinking about how to bring great character-driven narrative and content to life! Building a world experience is extremely important to you and you have great ideas on how to make this even more impactful and funny.

Responsibilities:

• Create/prototype unique side content from ideation to scripting. Our side content and puzzles make use of everything in our toolkit including abilities, traversal, eclectic characters, the size of the environment itself, and often have mechanics all their own. You should be able to leverage and facilitate the creation of those elements.
• Willing to seek out and find solutions to problems.
• Seeking feedback and iteration as necessary.
• Has a solid foundation in blueprints.
• Play to your strengths and not be afraid to admit your weaknesses.
• A great communicator of your designs, using whatever methods necessary to ensure that everyone understands them through every step of the process.
• Owning side content of the game while assisting other designers.
• Collaborative and humble: You know that the best work comes from a team who trusts and respects each other. You strive to collaborate with others and don’t care whose ideas win. Best ideas win.

Requirements:

• Shipped title is preferred
  • Shipped console title is a plus
• Unreal Engine 4 experience required
• 2+ years of professional game industry experience
• Bonus if you've done things to make people laugh
• Confident in creating narrative-driven experiences
  • Bonus if you've done things to make people laugh
• Tech-friendly: Regardless of whether your tech background includes programming, scripting, or working in engine editors, we need folks who are flexible and willing to dive in and make changes when necessary. No paper-only designers, please!
• Be comfortable with some structure and process, but willing to roll with the punches
• Shipped console title is a plus
• A fountain of fun/dumb ideas that fit our unique style

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Completely remote studio
• Bonus to ensure a comfortable work from home setup
• 401k and FSA
• Short term & long term disability insurance coverage
• Monthly stipend for WFH expenses
• Monthly snack box
• Flexible PTO & schedule
• Salary range: $70,000 to $108,000, based on experience
• Paid parental leave

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